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    Graham crackers

    Any update on a better Graham Cracker substitute since 2012? Looking for a good graham cracker here to make a crust for cheesecake. Thanks!
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    New Express checkout passport kiosks at EZE

    Thanks for the info!
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    New Express checkout passport kiosks at EZE

    We just came through EZE this morning and there were some new automated passport control checkin kiosks. We’ve had Global Entry in the USA for about 5 years and LOVE IT. Is this something similar for Argentina? Anyone have any info on it and how to apply for it? Can non-Argentina citizens...
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    I need help getting my cat adopted by Wednesday.

    I'm glad you found a home for your kitty, some links to animal shelters I've saved: - http://www.redmascotera.com.ar - http://blogmascotero2008.blogspot.com/ - http://adoptandonos.blogspot.com/ http://www.centromichimiau.com.ar/ I adopted a cat from a great shelter in Monserrat but the...
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    Question on cell phone plans that work between USA and Argentina

    Welcome to the 21st century! Ron bought his first smart phone. We’re looking for the best way to use it here and in the USA. We talked to a Verizon guy in the USA and it seems like we would need to get a new SIMM card every time we returned to the USA, activating it with a new number (since...
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    BsAs Cost of Living

    Buses are 10.50 ARG pesos for most inner city distances, taxi off the street for 20 minute ride to AEP was 165 pesos, dinner for 3 at a neighborhood restaurant with 3 entrees, 1 glass of wine and 3 waters was $44 USA, dinner for 3 at a nice "fancy" restaurant "Teatriz" in Recoleta with 2...
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    Cool phone app for tourism in Buenos Aires

    Hello Group, I picked up a house guest at Jorge Newbery Aeroparque and while waiting for him to arrive I noticed a tourism information booth. I picked up a great fee map of the city (should have taken 2) for our guest and I noticed printed on the map a free phone app for BA tourism Search...
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    2 peso notes are being made illegal?

    I was gone on vacation for 2 weeks and when I got back I heard the 2 peso bill will no longer be accepted after a certain time. What is this about? How long do I have to use my 2 peso notes before they expire? What is the rational for saying a 2 peso bill is no longer legal tender? Why not...
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    Travel Medical Insurance Suggestions

    Awesome, thanks UK Man!
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    Travel Medical Insurance Suggestions

    Thank you comodoro, this site seems very good. Checking it out now!
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    Travel Medical Insurance Suggestions

    Hello group, we live full time in Argentina and have private health coverage through Hospital Aleman. We don’t have any medical coverage in the USA. Anyone have any thoughts about travel medical insurance? This year we have several trips planned to the USA, Mexico, Europe and Japan. I’m...
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    Request: Hunting For Red Stag

    Thanks for the links to sport hunting information.
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    Request: Hunting For Red Stag

    Does anyone have any information on hunting trips, specifically for red stag? I'm not a hunter but I have relatives that are and they would love to plan a trip to go hunting here. Googling for information hits all the expensive companies that are geared to rich, affluent tourists. My...
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    Tipping The Delivery Guy - What Is A Good Amount?

    Thanks for the comments. When I see a delivery charge added to a bill, I didn't think the delivery person got that, I was assuming that it just went to the business to pay for the delivery person's wages, etc... I've lived here since 2000 and they've always had a "cubierto" charge, which my...
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    Tipping The Delivery Guy - What Is A Good Amount?

    We all know inflation is terrible, but the peso has been strengthening against the USA $. We just ordered sushi delivered last night and it went up 24% since January! I've been tipping delivery guys 30 pesos, but this seems a little stingy for a 1,000 peso sushi order. I'm just wondering what...
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    How To Bring In Dollars And Exchange For Pesos

    Yes, some banks reimburse ATM foreign transaction fees, like Schwab and our Ameriprise account (used to be American Express).
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    Painting Your Own Apartment

    Hello Group! We’ve been in our apartment over 13 years now, DIOS, time flies. I’d like to repaint the place ourselves and I’m hoping for some advice on others who have attempted their own painting projects. In the USA we have TSP / Trisodium Phosphate to clean the walls and prepare it for...
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    Question On Cables Draped Off Your Roof And City Ordinances

    It's a 20 story building and the cable is thick, the cable must be 200 meters long and must weigh 150 kilos?? I think cutting it would result in serious damage to surrounding roofs! Believe me, that was my first thought!
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    Question On Cables Draped Off Your Roof And City Ordinances

    Hello group! I live in a tall building and for years there has been a cable off of our roof to an adjoining building, I don’t know what it is, whether it’s for Fibertel or for cable TV. Now there is a second cable that appeared a few days ago and it’s draped right across my bedroom window. I...
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    Cd / Stereo / Equipment Repair

    We have a Sony CDP-C425 five CD disc player that needs repair. I walked up and down Parana as I thought that was where the cd / stereo equipment repair places were located but it was mostly places selling stereo car players. The few places that offered stereo equipment repair said they don't...
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